Originally Posted by
tonypct
Bothyou and ILuvParis are correct. He should not have insulted Tramonto, and at the same time, that should not have been the reason for his ouster. Yet, I think it was.
Well, they all said his scallop dish sucked. I'd like to think THAT was the major reason he was sent packing. Nevertheless, if it's close, I don't think insulting a judge and renown chef does you much good and he realized immediately that it was a mistake.